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Florida's Turnpike, designated as unsigned State Road 91 (SR 91), is a controlled-access toll road in the U.S. state of Florida, maintained by Florida's Turnpike Enterprise (FTE). Spanning approximately 309 miles (497 km) along a northwest–southeast axis, the turnpike is in two sections.
The Florida State Turnpike Authority was authorized by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Dan McCarty as the Turnpike Authority Act on June 11, 1953. The Authority was reorganized and incorporated into the newly formed Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in July 1969.
The department consists of seven geographic districts. In May 1994, an eighth district was formed for the state's Turnpike System. [5] [6] In April 2002, the Turnpike district expanded as Florida's Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) and operates as the business unit for the department. [7] The FTE owns and maintains 511 miles (822 km) of toll roads. [5]
The history of turnpikes and canals in the United States began with work attempted and accomplished in the original thirteen colonies, predicated on European technology. After gaining independence, the United States grew westward, crossing the Appalachian Mountains with the admission of new states and then doubling in size with the Louisiana ...
Florida's Turnpike officials presented Bay County TPO the findings of a study into a possible toll road that would connect U.S. 98 to I-10.
Thomas Brown Manuel (1898–1987), was an American community leader, politician and state official in Florida, often referred to as the "Father of the Florida's Turnpike" [by whom?] for his efforts to bring about the first major highway in Florida, and for his contributions generally to economic development in the state.
MARTIN COUNTY — A project costing up to $231 million would connect Interstate 95 and Florida's Turnpike in southern Martin County, making it easier for drivers to move between the two highways.
In 1977, House Bill 803, Chapter 77-165 in the Laws of Florida, was passed in the Florida Legislature. This transportation policy act eliminated the State Highway Secondary System which consisted of county roads that were maintained by the state. [1] [2] The provisions went into effect on July 1, 1977.